What it is
Nava PBC is a public benefit corporation focused on making government services simple and effective. Its founders were recruited from Silicon Valley in 2013 to help repair HealthCare.gov after its launch, and in 2015 they formed Nava to build longer-term foundations instead of repeated fixes. Rohan Bhobe is CEO and co-founder. Nava says it has grown to more than 500 people, and it publishes an annual Public Benefit Report. Its story page covers its history.
What it does
Nava works in five practice areas: engineering (software development, DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure and IT operations), design (human-centered design, user research and content strategy), product management, agile delivery and project management, and strategic consulting. It also builds open-source tools, including a solution for H.R. 1 requirements, and AI tools for caseworkers and claims classification. Details are on its services page.
Who it works with
Nava partners with federal, state and local government agencies. Clients named on its site include the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Illinois Department of Employment Security and the State of Maryland. Nava reports serving more than 50 million households and disbursing more than $3 billion in payments through systems it has worked on.
Working at or with Nava
Nava's headquarters is at 601 13th St NW in Washington, DC, and it also lists a New York office. Its workforce is primarily remote depending on project needs, and its careers page notes pay is equitable across US locations. Benefits listed include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 4% 401(k) match, a professional development budget and a sabbatical opportunity after several years. Open positions are posted on its open roles page, and agencies or partners can reach the team through its contact form.
Why it matters in the DMV ecosystem
Nava is one of the region's larger civic tech firms and a model for founders interested in government technology. Its public benefit structure, origin in the HealthCare.gov rescue and work for agencies headquartered in the DMV make it a useful reference for anyone building a company that sells to or partners with government. It is also a significant employer of engineers, designers and product managers who want to work on public services.
